Mr. Raymond L. Wilbur Sr.

1925 - 2017

Mr. Raymond L. Wilbur Sr. obituary, 1925-2017, Kittery, ME

Mr. Raymond L. Wilbur Sr.

1925 - 2017

BORN

1925

DIED

2017

Raymond Wilbur Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 8, 2017.
Raymond Lemos Wilbur Sr., age 91, passed away peacefully at his residence in Kittery, Maine on Friday, January 6, 2017 with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of the late Evelyn A. (Rigby) Wilbur. Born in New Bedford, MA on December 14, 1925, he was a son of the late Granville and Mary (Lemos) Wilbur. Raymond was a devoted Catholic and a member of St. Raphael's Church in Kittery, ME.

A Purple Heart recipient, he was a United States Navy veteran, having served during WWII as Seaman 2nd Class on PT boat 495, Ron 33 in New Guinea and Leyte, Philippine Islands.

Ray was a Mechanical Designer at Electric Boat in Groton, CT for many years before retiring in 1981. Prior to that Mr. Wilbur also worked at the Acushnet Company in MA. After retirement, he and his wife spent many years in Mesa, AZ until they returned to New England in 2011.

He was a lifetime member of the D.A.V., Chapter 7 in New Bedford, MA, a member of the V.F.W. in Pawcatuck, CT and a lifetime member of the Groton Sportsmen's club in North Stonington, CT. He enjoyed travelling, hunting and spending time with his family.

Ray is survived by one daughter; Dawn Vessels and her husband Richard of Rochester, NH; one son, Raymond Wilbur Jr. of Elliot, ME; four grandchildren, April Osborn of CO, Bryan Campbell of AZ, Raymond Wilbur III of NH and Eric Wilbur of ME; five great-grandchildren, AJ and Hayden Osborn, Brady, Lily and Charlotte Campbell; and one half brother, Carl Junier of FL. Raymond is also survived by sisters – in – law, Rachel Wilbur and Helen Junier of MA, Veronica Anger of AZ and Barbara Connell of NV; a brother – in – law, Raymond L. Connell of NV and many nieces and nephews.

Raymond was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn (Rigby) Wilbur; his parents, Granville and Mary (Lemos) Wilbur of Mattapoisett, MA; brothers, Granville Wilbur of Acushnet, MA, William Wilbur and half-brother, James Junier, both of Mattapoisett, MA.

His memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 9:00AM in the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St. Fall River, MA. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours prior to his service from 8:00 to 9:00AM. Contributions in his honor may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Rocky Mountain Chapter, 2727 Bryant St. Suite 380, Denver, CO 80211. Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River. For tributes or directions visit www.waring-sullivan.com

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January 17, 2017

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Gary & Koula Litsinberger

January 17, 2017

Ray was a special person to his wife, family & friends. They joined our family at Litson Villas while visiting Kittery. During the visits year after year we were able to view a special person in action caring for his wife & everyone he met. The best part he was loved by all. We ask the Lord to accept Ray into his
HEAVEN with open arms Amen

Kathy Stoodley

January 17, 2017

Ray, so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you my friend.

January 17, 2017

Dear Ray was a wonderful neighbor and good friend. We miss you. Blessings to all the family. Gary and Pat Holmes

January 12, 2017

Remembering our beloved brother-in-law, Ray -- We'll always remember the many happy times we shared over the years and the joy he brought to us all. Ray will always be missed. . . . . Barbara and Lenny Connell

Dolly Blood

January 11, 2017

So sorry to hear of your dad passing Ray, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Frank Andruss Sr

January 9, 2017

To my friend Ray. I was so happy to have known and become your friend. God Bless Ray, and God Bless your family during this most difficult time. May you find peace in Heaven with family and PT Boaters that went before you. I know you will once again be riding your boat, bow high and pointing towards the winds of God.

January 8, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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